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QuizList Description: Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi). The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west. Assamese and Boro are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is an additional official language in the Barak Valley. History of Assam consists of various histories of tribes - Ahom, Bodo, Kachari, Rabha, etc. Lets explore history of Assam in the form of MCQ Quiz.
Export to PDFQ221. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Q221. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
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Q222. Assam was separated from bengal and was put under a chief commissioner in the year
Q222. Assam was separated from bengal and was put under a chief commissioner in the year
Answer: (D) 1874
Answer: (D) 1874
Answer: (D) 1874
1874
1874
1874
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Q223. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Q223. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
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Q224. How many divisions were separated from Bengal and added to Assam Province?
Q224. How many divisions were separated from Bengal and added to Assam Province?
Answer: (B) 3
Answer: (B) 3
Answer: (B) 3
3
3
3
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Q225. How many districts from Brahmaputra Valley were added in the newly created Assam Province?
Q225. How many districts from Brahmaputra Valley were added in the newly created Assam Province?
Answer: (D) 6
Answer: (D) 6
Answer: (D) 6
In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.
In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.
In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.
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Q226. When was Assam Province created?
Q226. When was Assam Province created?
Answer: (B) 1874
Answer: (B) 1874
Answer: (B) 1874
1874
1874
1874
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Q227. The first Railway Line in Assam was established in the year
Q227. The first Railway Line in Assam was established in the year
Answer: (A) 1881
Answer: (A) 1881
Answer: (A) 1881
1881 dibrugarh to mirgherita
1881 dibrugarh to mirgherita
1881 dibrugarh to mirgherita
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Q228. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Q228. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
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Q229. Which is the oldest coal field in Assam?
Q229. Which is the oldest coal field in Assam?
Answer: (A) Makum
Answer: (A) Makum
Answer: (A) Makum
The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.
The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.
The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.
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Q230. What is the name of the first oil refinery in Assam
Q230. What is the name of the first oil refinery in Assam
Answer: (B) Digboi
Answer: (B) Digboi
Answer: (B) Digboi
Digboi
Digboi
Digboi
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Q231. In which year was oil first drilled in Assam?
Q231. In which year was oil first drilled in Assam?
Answer: (D) 1867
Answer: (D) 1867
Answer: (D) 1867
The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.
The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.
The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.
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Q232. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?
Q232. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?
Answer: (D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
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Q233. When was Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha formed?
Q233. When was Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha formed?
Answer: (C) 1888
Answer: (C) 1888
Answer: (C) 1888
The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.
The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.
The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.
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Q234. In which year Assamese Megazine Jonaki was published?
Q234. In which year Assamese Megazine Jonaki was published?
Answer: (B) 1889
Answer: (B) 1889
Answer: (B) 1889
1889
1889
1889
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Q235. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki?
Q235. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki?
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
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Q236. Which individual was not among the three prominent figures of the Jonaki Yug?
Q236. Which individual was not among the three prominent figures of the Jonaki Yug?
Answer: (C) Devakanta Baruah
Answer: (C) Devakanta Baruah
Answer: (C) Devakanta Baruah
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889.
The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).
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Q237. Who served as the first editor of Bahi?
Q237. Who served as the first editor of Bahi?
Answer: (A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Answer: (A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Answer: (A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century.
In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.
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Q238. Which Assam revolt is known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of Assam?
Q238. Which Assam revolt is known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of Assam?
Answer: (C) Patharughat Uprising
Answer: (C) Patharughat Uprising
Answer: (C) Patharughat Uprising
The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history.
On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.
The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.
The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.
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Q239. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
Q239. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
Answer: (C) 1893
Answer: (C) 1893
Answer: (C) 1893
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
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Q240. When did the peasant revolt of Patharughat take place?
Q240. When did the peasant revolt of Patharughat take place?
Answer: (A) 1894
Answer: (A) 1894
Answer: (A) 1894
The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.
The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.
The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.
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